USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic Rules Survey
The USAG Junior Olympic and Technical Committees will be meeting on September 5-7 in Indianapolis.
We will be determining the competitive structure and the rules for the next quadrennium of the JO program.
Please click the link below and complete the online survey:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=pWrk1EArDReMLjCvzJAr-Hw
8-10 Regional Training Camp
The schedule is now available for the Level 8-10 Regional Team Training Camp being held at ACE Gymnastics in Longwood, FL October 3-5, 2008. You can also view the schedule on our new calendar page. VIEW DOWNLOAD
National Team Training Camp
The schedule is now available for the National Team Training Camp being held at Gymnastics Academy of Atlanta in Atlanta, GA September 12-14, 2008. You can also view the schedule on our new calendar page. VIEW DOWNLOAD
JO Update
Important information is included in the JO Updates. This information will be included in the 2008-09 Rules and Policies. Stay Informed! VIEW DOWNLOAD
Olympic Games - Get Ready, Set, Go
In honor of the Chinese lucky number eight, these are 8 things that we couldn't wait to share with you about NBC Universal's Beijing Olympics coverage plans... Read More
Tim Rand Memorial Fund
The Region 8 Tim Rand Memorial fund is dedicated to the education and support of Region 8 Athletes, Coaches, and Judges. All funds (100%) will go directly to Region 8. Toni Rand has pledged to match donations up to $5000 so please help us reach this milestone or more! VIEW DOWNLOAD
Region 8 Congress 2008
Region 8 Congress 2008 is quickly approaching. This awesome event is being held at the Omni Jacksonville Hotel in Jacksonville, FL on July 18-20, 2008. The purpose of regional congress is to provide education to the teachers, coaches, judges and gymnastics business owners of the region. Education and training enables everyone to effectively and professionally serve in the development of the young gymnasts across the country. Don't miss this opportunity. VIEW DOWNLOAD
National Gymnastics Day
National Gymnastics Day is September 13, 2008 and our National Sponsor, Tyson, presents a challenge for all. The Tyson Fitness Challenge is supporting two fantastic goals. The first goal is to help our kid's get more physically fit and the second is to raise money through the Children's Miracle Network. So take the time read this article and you could even win an AAI Elite Balance Beam VIEW DOWNLOAD
Level 10 National Training day times
Region 8 Training Times for Level 10 Nationals is available.
Regional Results
Easterns
2008 Level 9 Eastern's Qualification Scores
Regional Schedules
2008 Level 8 Percentages
The percentage for the number of level 8 athletes that each state receives is now available for viewing. The percentage each state receives is determined from the total number of level 8 athletes in our region.
View Level 8 Percentages!
Region 8 State Chairman Elections
Below are listed the nominees and their decision to accept or decline nomination. Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee's nominee will be elected by acclamation, since there are no other nominees interested in running.
| State | Nominees | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Deb Walls | Accepted |
| Florida |
Mike McCabe Toni Rand |
Declined Accepted |
| Georgia | Jon Aardema | Accepted |
| Louisiana | Jackie Latino | Accepted |
| Mississippi |
Nancy Hawkins Vicki Jenkins Mabel Miller Cindy Wallace |
Accepted Declined Declined Declined |
| North Carolina | Jennie Adams | Accepted |
| South Carolina | Joanne Child | Accepted |
| Tennessee | Larry Corrigan | Accepted |
JO Committee
Brad Harris, the new JO Committee Chairperson (JOCC), asked each of the State chairs to submit two representatives to act on the State's behalf and sit on a newly formed Region 8 JO committee. This committee will serve as the voice for our region. If you have any suggestions or concerns please feel free to contact your respective committee representative. Read More...
2008 National Congress
You might think it is too early to start thinking about the 2008 National Congress & Olympic trials, but the National office is already getting flooded with questions. Please take time and read this article to find out what you need to know to attend. Read More...
Prep-Optional Invitational Championship
Become a part of the first annual Prep Optional Invitational Championship May 9-11. 2008, hosted by MSUSAG and Meet Control at the BancorpSouth Arena in Tupelo, MS. All information pertaining to this competition can be found at http://meets.msusag.org/prepOp/. The rules that will govern the competition are a compilation of the Prep-Optional programs from all eight states of Region 8. Tentative guidelines to assist the coaches in deciding which level of PO their gymnasts will compete are posted and being reviewed. These guidelines will be finalized on January 1, 2008 for the upcoming competition. The prep optional program is a great way to keep your gymnasts enthusiastic and this competition creates an end goal for your competitors. Any athlete competing at their state championship is eligible to compete at this competition.
Regional Congress Survey
The National Office is asking its members to take time and fill out a survey relating to Regional Congress. The survey is for the purpose of gathering information to improve regional congress. You may follow this link, Regional Congress Survey, to fill out the form. Thank You.
Letter From Brad Harris
I am extremely proud and honored to be Region 8's new JO Chairman. I must say however, that I begin my term with a terribly saddened heart. In June, at Region 8 Congress in Atlanta, I was approached by Tim & Toni Rand and notified of Tim's intention of running for the J.O. position due to the fact they both had knowledge of my nomination and desire to volunteer for the chairmanship. I immediately felt, that if Tim wanted the job, he had earned that right and deserved it. At that point I declined my nomination and swore my support to Tim. With the recent passing of Mr. Rand I felt a strong obligation to honor the memory of one of my true mentors and the calling of those who nominated me in the first place.
Region 8 Junior Olympic Chairman Results
Congratulations to Brad Harris of Tampa Bay Tuners, Tampa Bay, Florida. Brad was elected by acclamation. Brad’s term begins immediately.
Deb Walls and Toni Rand were nominated but each respectively declined the nomination.
2007 Region 8: 9/10 Training Camp
Tim Rand
Tim Rand passed away Monday, August 20th at 1:00 A.M. As many of you k now, Tim had a rare blood disease. One of the side effects from this disease is the formation of blood clots. Tim had a blood clot go to his heart causing a massive heart attack . Donations may be made in Tim's name to the Region 8 Gymnastics Apparel fund and/or the Treasure Coast Hospices. Addresses for both funds and Toni Rand are listed below:
Region 8 Gymnastics
394 Stonebridge Road
Birmingham, AL 35210-4111
Please put "Apparel Fund -Tim Rand" in the For Line
Hospices of the Treasure Coast
1201 SE Indian Street
Stuart, FL. 34997
www.tchospices.org
In the Name of Tim Rand
To contact Toni Rand
7957 Steeplechase Court
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
amtwist@aol.com
HOPES Brochure
Three weeks ago, the National PreElite Committee met to establish the rules, qualifying scores, etc. for our program this coming season. Our HOPES Program last year was a huge success and we continue to have lots of questions and interest in it throughout the "off season".
Because of this, we (actually Chris Burdette on our committee did all the graphics and hard work) have produced a brochure with all the information, scores, etc. needed to answer any and all HOPES questions.
Gary Anderson,
National PreElite Committee Chair
